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GUIDED READING DOCUMENTATION FOLDER

Teachers have binders for everything. We have binders for student information, substitutes, and documentation. The last thing I want on my table while teaching in small groups is a bulky binder. For years I’ve used this DIY guided reading documentation folder. It’s so easy to make, and it saves so much space at your teacher […]

GUIDED READING ORGANIZATION AND DOCUMENTS

Guided reading is a must in my classroom. It’s the best and most effective way to help students achieve their reading goals. It’s my favorite part of the day, and I’m so excited to share with you how I organize my groups and what documents I use during each meeting! GET SOME BINS! Dollar Tree […]

INTERACTIVE MATH NOTEBOOKS FOR KINDERGARTEN LEARNERS

I’m a huge fan of interactive notebooks in the classroom. Yes, kindergarteners can use them too! We are starting a new school year and it’s the perfect time to introduce my students to interactive math notebooks. EASY TO SET UP I love using composition books, however, spirals work too! Spirals tend to get beat up […]

Controlling the Voice Level

Summer has ended. The first few weeks are gone, and students are adjusting to the new normal. And if you’ve been in the classroom long, you know what that means. The voice level goes from almost non-existent to overload in a quick few days! You know that the beginning of school is all about setting […]

How to Use Class Dojo in Your Classroom

When I took this second grade position, I had many things on my to-do list. However, the first item on my list was classroom management ideas. Any teacher would agree that the most important skill in running a class is classroom management. There are so many strategies, but my go-to is Class Dojo! The Benefits […]

Student Independence with Flexible Seating

Can you agree with me when I say how different classrooms look these days? Classrooms are structured so differently! Boy, they sure have changed since I was in school! Flexible seating is one of many management systems that have made an appearance in many classrooms. These days, it’s hard for children to sit still for […]